
39 episodes

Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Focus on the Family
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4.8 • 197 Ratings
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Did you know the Hebrew root word for marriage is the same as mess? Okay, maybe not, but it wasn’t a stretch to believe, right? This is the podcast for Christian married couples who are in the middle of a messy moment. They need to laugh. They need clear, practical advice. And they need to hear from someone with an actual degree in this thing. Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley are those people. They have reached millions of couples through their counseling practices, books, events, and work at Focus on the Family.
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Recognizing Conflict Cycles to Get to Conflict Resolution
Are you and your spouse stuck in a conflict cycle? On today's episode, Greg and Erin are joined by Chad and Angela Imhoff who give some great conflict resolution strategies. Plus, Greg and Erin will break down the stages of the conflict cycle and explain some practical steps you and your spouse can take to get out of it!
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The Best Choices to Make for Your Marriage
Are you struggling to work through what choices you should be making in your marriage? Today, Dr Ron Welch and his wife Jan talk about some little things you can do to recognize choices you should be making in conflict. Plus, you'll hear a devotion from our friend, Bill Arbuckle!
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Tori and Chad Masters Take the Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment
Are you looking for ways to improve your marriage? Today, Greg and Erin are joined by Chad and Tori Masters to talk about Focus on the Family's free marriage assessment! Plus, Greg and Erin will dive into some conversation starters!
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Shaunti Feldhahn: The Everyday Recipe for Happy Marriage
Is there a recipe for a happy marriage? On today's episode, Greg and Erin talk with Shaunti Feldhahn about her research on how to have a happy marriage. Plus, you'll hear from Sterling Knight-Pinneo on how he strives to make his wife happier in their marriage!
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Wondering what you need to work on to get a happier marriage? Take our free marriage assessment!
If you want to go deeper and find some simple habits you can start doing in your marriage, check out this free video series!
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Marriage After Kids: Keeping God at the Center
Are you having a hard time keeping your marriage strong with your blended family? Scott and Vanessa Martindale join Greg and Erin to discuss how a union with God at the center is essential to a strong remarriage. Plus, counselor Glenn Lutjens joins to share some tips for marriage after kids!
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Are you having trouble in your blended family? Check out this video series!
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How to Romance Your Wife
Looking for some new ways to romance your wife? Greg and Erin are joined by Dr. Mike Bechtle to talk about how you can bring romance back to your marriage. Plus, Greg and Erin will give some ideas for intimacy and romance in your marriage!
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Are you having trouble communicating how you feel to your spouse. Try out the Feelings Wheel!
Do you want to become the expert on your spouse? Check out these conversation starters!
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I love listening to this podcast one of my favorites! I donated to receive a free book 3 times only got one book waiting for the other two still..